Rick Jackson’s sudden and rapid rise to prominence in the Republican runoff race for governor against Lt. Gov. Burt Jones has divided Georgia GOP supporters more than any in-state contest in modern memory. That includes Black Republicans like South Fulton business owner Azad Ahmadi, one of more than 200 people who attended a Georgia Black […]
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Black Republicans Blast Gubernatorial Candidates Who Skipped Metro Atlanta Forum
A forum for Republican candidates for governor to address the Black community in metro Atlanta began with controversy Sunday after some on the guest list declined to appear. Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, business leader Clark Dean and military veteran Ken Yasger showed up for the Georgia Black Republican Council event at the Southwest Arts Center […]